A small, independent island country in the West Indies (Caribbean). Originally a British colony and site of Port Royal, an important naval base and commercial center during colonial times. The country obtained independence from British rule in 1962. Currently famous for ganja, reggae music, the Rastafarian (rasta) religion, and jerk cooking. Home to a population of 3 million, the Bob Marley Museum, and some seriously frightening drivers.

1) A neighborhood in the southern part of Queens, New York. Not to be confused with South Jamaica, which are 2 different neighborhoods but are close to each other and share the same name. Major streets include Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Liberty Avenue, Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Parsons Boulevard and Archer Avenue. Other well known streets are Linden Boulevard, Farmers Boulevard, Merrick Boulevard, Baisly Boulevard and Rufus King Avenue. Jamaica has gotten better, especially along the area of Hillside Avenue. Mosly a Black neighborhood, but gotten a little bit more racially diverse in the past few years. Jamaica is serviced by the E, F, Z and G train which go to Manhattan(NYC).

2) An island in the Carribeans. Known well for its beaches and beautiful vacation resorts. Can get really hot in the Summer, but that's why man invented Air Conditioners.